*Seven-star pattern in Ursa Major (3,6)

I believe the answer is:

big dipper

(Other definitions for big dipper that I've seen before include "rollercoaster" , "switchback" , "Familiar US stars" , "Stars in America" , "Large bird" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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